1966 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1978 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1978 Holden Sunbird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 360 kg more than 1978 Holden Sunbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (222 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Sunbird. 1978 Holden Sunbird has automatic transmission and 1966 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1966 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Holden Sunbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flaminia | 1978 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Lancia | Holden |
Model | Flaminia | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |